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What are slash chords?

Sus Chords turn up all over the place in piano music and yet many people have no idea what they are.  In this post and 5 minute video, you will learn how to play slash chords on piano.  Nothing to be confused by!

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What are Slash Chords?

Whenever you see a chord symbol that shows a letter followed by a slash, followed by another letter that is a slash chord.

 

For example:

C/E

Fm/Eb

Gb/Ab

 

On the left hand side of the slash is the CHORD NAME.  To the right of the slash is the bass note.

 

For example:

C/E means a C chord in the RH with an E in the bass

Fm/Eb means an F minor chord with an Eb in the bass

Gb/Ab means a Gb chord with an Ab in the bass

Why do slash chords exist?

Putting a different note in the bass other than the root changes the quality of the chord.  It can also allow for different bass movements, which add a great character to a song.

F  C/E  Dm  C/E

Sometimes slash chords are used to indicate piano voicings.  G/A is a way to voice an A7sus chord.

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